Senior Associate – Metals Operations

Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Associate – Metals Operations to work closely with the Scrap Captains and take complete ownership of the day-to-day execution of purchase and sales operations. The role will act as the central coordination point between vendors, customers, Scrap Captains and internal teams including Plant, Purchase, Finance, Technology, Compliance and other relevant functions, ensuring that every transaction moves smoothly from vendor onboarding and documentation through purchase, sales, payments, receivables and closure. The ideal candidate should be highly organised, proactive, comfortable with follow-ups and capable of managing multiple transactions and stakeholders simultaneously. Key Responsibilities 1. Purchase Operations Work closely with Scrap Captains to execute and monitor day-to-day scrap purchase operations. Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely movement of material, documentation, weighment, QC and other transaction requirements. Track each purchase transaction from initiation to closure. Coordinate with Plant, Purchase, Finance and other internal teams to resolve operational issues and avoid delays. Ensure purchase records, invoices and supporting documents are complete and accurate. 2. Vendor Onboarding & Management Coordinate onboarding of new vendors in line with company processes and compliance requirements. Collect, verify and maintain required vendor documentation. Coordinate with Compliance, Finance and Tech teams for vendor creation and activation. Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure documentation remains updated. Act as an operational point of contact for vendors for transaction-related queries. 3. Vendor Payments & Accounts Payable Coordination Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure timely processing and release of payments to vendors as per agreed payment terms. Maintain a tracker of vendor payments, due dates, pending payments and payment status. Follow up with Finance on overdue or pending vendor payments. Communicate payment status and relevant updates to vendors. Coordinate with vendors and Finance to resolve payment-related discrepancies, invoice issues or documentation gaps. Escalate critical payment delays to the Scrap Captain / relevant management. 4. Internal Coordination Coordinate closely with: Scrap Captains Purchase Team Plant Operations Finance & Accounts Compliance Team Technology / IT Team Sales Team Other relevant internal stakeholders Ensure timely flow of information between teams. Follow up on pending actions and proactively highlight bottlenecks to the Scrap Captain. Work with the Tech team for system-related issues, vendor creation, transaction corrections and process improvements. 5. Debit Note & Credit Note Management Track debit notes raised by the Finance team against vendors. Understand the reason and transaction details behind each debit note. Coordinate with vendors regarding debit note disputes,…